Question

You have 3 networks (a, b, and c) and 2 routers (y and z). How many distinct ways can you connect each network to a router?

a) 3 ways
b) 4 ways
c) 5 ways
d) 6 ways

Answer 1

To connect each network to a router, there are 2 options for each network. The total number of distinct ways is 8 ways.

Step-by-step explanation:

To connect each network to a router, you need to consider the number of options for each network and then multiply them together. In this case, since you have 3 networks and 2 routers, you can connect each network to a router in 2 ways. So the total number of distinct ways to connect each network to a router is 2 * 2 * 2 = 8 ways. Therefore, none of the given options (a) 3 ways, b) 4 ways, c) 5 ways, d) 6 ways) is correct. The correct answer is 8 ways.